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Investors confident that the oil price will rise in 2009
Investors are confident in their outlook for the price of oil, according to research from Barclays Stockbrokers. Almost two thirds (62%) of investors would invest in oil as they believe its price will rise, and a further one in eight (13%) would invest in oil because of the diversity it offers to their portfolio.
Ignis Asia Pacific team scoops equity prize at PIPA Awards
Ignis Asset Management's Asia Pacific equities team won the prestigious Active Asia-Pacific equity category at the annual Pensions and Investment Provider Awards in London last week.
Barclays launches three year fixed rate savings bond
Barclays is launching a market leading three year fixed rate savings bond paying 4.25 per cent gross p.a./AER.
British banks dominate share trading this week
Angus Rigby, Chief Executive Officer, TD Waterhouse comments: "TD Waterhouse customers quickly reacted to the latest stock market rally with overall trades up 16% on last week.
Cost cutting is the new corporate buzzword across Europe
Alan Thompson Economist, at Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP): Euro area economic activity is contracting sharply, with survey evidence suggesting that there will be no quick rebound. Despite the pickup in EC and PMI survey based indicators, they remain deep in recession territory.
New competitive 3 year fixed rate bond from NatWest & RBS
NatWest and RBS have introduced an attractive 3 year escalator fixed rate bond, which is currently the best on the market with rates up to 5.00% AER.
L&G launches new triple index based capital protected investment
Legal & General has launched a new triple index based capital protected investment that offers the potential for 22% growth over its five year term, plus return of capital.
TMX Group to take 19.9 per cent stake in EDX London
London Stock Exchange Group and TMX Group Inc. (TMX) have cemented their recently announced strategic partnership, with TMX agreeing to take a 19.9 per cent stake in EDX London Limited, the London Stock Exchange's equity derivatives business.
Equity value traded in April up 16% on average for first 3 months
The average daily value traded on the equity order books of London Stock Exchange Group during April increased 16 per cent on the average for the first quarter of 2009 to £7.5 billion (€8.4 billion), though this was down by 34 per cent on April last year.
Threadneedle launches Credit Opportunities Fund
Threadneedle has expanded its Absolute Return range, with the launch of the Threadneedle Credit Opportunities Fund, to be managed by Head of High Yield, Barrie Whitman.
F&C Commercial Property Trust shareholders vote for continuation
At an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on Friday 1 May, investors in F&C Commercial Property Trust voted overwhelmingly in favour of continuing the company.
Barclays must reinstate dividends now
Ahead of Barclays trading update on Thursday 7 May, David Kuo, Director at the financial website The Motley Fool - Fool.co.uk, comments: "Barclays should not point to its rising share price to placate long-suffering investors.
Legal & General Multi Manager passes first year anniversary
Legal & General has recently passed the first anniversary (25 April) of its three Multi Manager funds.
2 year fixed rate bond paying 4.01% back by popular demand
Today, Abbey, Bradford & Bingley Savings and Alliance & Leicester re-launch a new two year fixed rate bond paying a highly competitive 4.01 per cent AER gross pa.
Barclays Wealth reissues Super Tracker with new S&P 500 option
Barclays Wealth is reissuing its popular Super Tracker with a new additional option for investors seeking to accelerate future gains from the US stock market.